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The Federal Reserve started a rate-cutting cycle on Sept. 18, 2025, lowering its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points (bps) to a range of 4.75% to 5%. The cut was the first since March 2020 after the Fed raised interest rates to a 23-year high point to cool the economy and quell inflation. The Fed cut rates two more times in 2024, each by 25 basis points. It has not cut interest rates so far in 2025.
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Appraisals take center stage in creating emergency relief
Apr 15, 2020In today’s Daily Download episode, HousingWire HW+ Managing Editor Brena Nath discusses newly announced rules from federal regulators which will allow banks to delay property appraisals for as many as 120 days after a mortgage closes. On Tuesday, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Office […]
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Banks will soon be able to postpone some appraisals until 120 days after a mortgage closes
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Fed chairman urges caution on reopening economy
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The Industry responds to FHFA Director Mark Calabria’s views on mortgage servicing
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Average mortgage rate unchanged at 3.33%, Freddie Mac says
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MBS Highway’s Barry Habib on the coronavirus mortgage meltdown
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